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Discover the intricate workings of national, state, and local party structures, from precincts to the National Convention. Learn about delegates, the party platform, campaign organizations, fundraising, and the Electoral College. Explore the roles of key players like the national committee, chairperson, and campaign staff. Dive into the strategies, techniques, and regulations involved in campaign planning and financing.
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National • State • Local • Precinct
The National Convention • Delegates, usually elected attend. • They elect within the party, president and vice-presidential candidates • Write the party platform • Meets Every 4 years
NATIONAL COMMITEE • Carries the party between conventions • Run by Delegates
NATIONAL CHAIRPERSON • Person is chosen by the presidential candidate right after the convention. • Person promotes the party • Publicity • New Voter Turnout • FUNDRAISING
Typical Campaign Organization • CANDIDATE • CAMPAIGN MANAGER • CAMPAIGN STAFF POLITICAL CONSULTANTSFUNDRAISERSSPEECH WRITERSPRESS SECRETARYPOLICY EXPERTSLAWYERS/ACCOUNTANTSPOLLSTERRESEARCHERSTRAVEL PLANNEREVENTS COORDINATOR VOLUNTEERS!
CAMPAIGN PLANNING • DOOR TO DOOR • BROCHURES, LEAFLETS, INFO • MASS MEDIA • COMPUTER TECHNIQUES • POLL TRACKING • MEETINGS • SPEECHES
CAMPAIGN FINANCING • FEC (federal election commission) • PUBLIC FINANCING • LIMITED CAMPAIGN SPENDING • REQUIRED DISCLOSURE • LIMITED CONTRIBUTIONS DIRECT IN KIND
The Electoral College • ONLY FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS • EACH STATE HAS A NUMBER OF ELECTORAL VOTES BASED ON POPULATION • ELECTORS VOTE AT THE END OF ELECTION FOR THEIR STATE’S CHOSEN CANDIDATE • ALMOST ALWAYS CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONE